Josh Loves Kristin

Josh and I couldn’t be more excited about the new adventure God has brought our way! We found out early August that we were expecting, and since then life has drastically changed, especially for me. :-) Clothes are starting to get a bit tight as I finish off my first trimester, and Deborah has already volunteered to go maternity shopping with me when we next visit Houston. Morning sickness has been my constant companion which has made for some very interesting situations i.e. running out of grocery stores before I throw up, Josh staying home from work to help me when everything has fallen apart, and long nights on the couch munching on snacks in hopes of finding sleep at some point when my stomach decides to cooperate. (My mother has wisely told me that I will probably not have a good night of sleep again for many years!! And I know she’s right!) And swallowing pills/vitamins has always been a challenge for me, so I have found taking the prenatal vitamins exceptionally difficult on an upset stomach. I tend to dread taking the pills all day long until I finally bring myself to do it hehe. Josh laughs at me and says it’s all in my head! :-) Needless to say, the first trimester has not been the “best” three months of my life, but at the same time, it has been a time of amazement and awe as I consider the miracle of a baby inside me. It is truly one of the most incredible experiences to share a small part in the creation of a new life. God is good. :-)

With that said, Josh and I would covet your prayers as we have a long road ahead of us until April (and beyond!). Not only are we walking through a very new territory full of unkowns, but we are also hoping to get into a home before the baby comes. We are in the process of house hunting, but with the first house contract falling through, we are starting over again and praying God would direct us to the right one.

We will keep the updates coming as the months progress – next week we get to hear the heartbeat!!

With much love to all our family and friends,
Kristin (and Josh)